Need Help Finding Info on US Army Satchel

**viglenn89** · 06-13-2012, 02:10 AM

Does anyone have an idea as to what ERA this is from also what it is used for?
The man i bought it from said it may be a medics bag.

Need Help Finding Info on US Army Satchel

Any info helps.
Thanks!

**aj4010** · 06-13-2012, 02:18 AM

It's a map case. There should be a date on the inside of the flap. It looks like 1975?

Best Regards,

Andy

**viglenn89** · 06-13-2012, 02:22 AM

I looked its kinda faded hard to make out.

**aj4010** · 06-13-2012, 02:29 AM

by viglenn89

I looked its kinda faded hard to make out.

Yes, I can hardly make it out. Look for the DLA number. DLA 100 75 it looks like, therefore 1975.

Best Regards,

Andy

**Walkwolf** · 06-13-2012, 03:04 AM

Looks more like it could be '55' or '65'.........

**aj4010** · 06-13-2012, 03:20 AM

by Walkwolf

Looks more like it could be '55' or '65'.........

Could be, my eyesight is not what it used to be! I just found this stamp off a WW2 one, it may not be a DLA/DSA stamp at all.

Best Regards,

Andy

Edit: Map case info here. It may be Navy WW2.

U.S. Militaria Forum > M1938 Dispatch Case

**viglenn89** · 06-14-2012, 12:54 AM

so it could be ww2? Thats nice! Also it is a map case correct?

**viglenn89** · 06-15-2012, 11:51 AM

any ideas on a safe way to clean it up?

**aj4010** · 06-15-2012, 01:08 PM

Yes, it could be WW2. Please check the link above, it will tell you all you would ever want to know about these things.
As for cleaning it, well that is a personal decision for you. If it were me, I would leave it as it is.

Best Regards,

Andy

**Walkwolf** · 06-15-2012, 10:42 PM

I'd leave her be as well, however I do not believe this is
a WWII map case. Note the use of 'snaps' as opposed
to 'Lift the dot' fasteners of the WWII types..........